Yorkshire & North East

Comprising County Durham, Northumberland, Newcastle and Tyneside and Yorkshire (including Teesside), our region encompasses every single aspect of conservation. Boasting no less than two nature reserves, two world heritage sites, over 90,000 acres of unspoilt countryside and long stretches of magnificent stretches of coastline, as well as eclectic and iconic properties, it really does have something for everyone.

The remote and rocky Farne islands make up one of Britain's most important sea bird sanctuaries, where it's possible to get up close and personal with puffins and guillemots, which are part of the population of tens and thousands of birds who nest there. Our other nature reserve is the stunning Malham Tarn and Moor (created thousands of years ago by glaciers) which form a unique wetlands haven. Our world heritage sites include a six mile stretch of Hadrian's Wall and one of the biggest attractions across the whole of National Trust – Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water gardens. Not only that, but we have some very varied properties, including the first lighthouse in the world to be lit by electricity and Nostell Priory – a stately home which holds the key to the lives, loves and losses of the Winn family who lived there for 300 years.

Our most recent acquisition is perhaps also our most exciting, as it embodies everything about the new spirit with which we are approaching conservation across the Trust. Seaton Delaval, one of the North East's greatest historical treasures, was a pioneering example of the power of local communities. With a huge proportion of the money needed to secure this estate being raised by the very people who will be shaping its future and using its space, it is already enjoying the benefits of this passionate approach. In the words of one of our curators, "For people around here, this isn't 'Britain's industrial heritage'. It's their family history". Quite simply it's a place by the people for the people – exactly the kind of conservation mantra we are championing across the board.

In summary, there's so much to do here it's almost difficult to know where to start, but that's where you'll come in. Not only will you find the best solutions, but you'll also help unlock limitless potential along the way. You can't get much more exciting than that.

A word from our Director, David Ronn

"There's no doubt about it there's going to be some tough decisions ahead for our new Conservation Services Manager, but they'll be the kind of person who relishes a challenge. I'd like to find someone who can be really strategic about the allocation of such a significant budget – someone who will have visitor and staff engagement underpinning every decision they make. We're incredibly lucky to be looking after, what I see as the region which has everything – two nature reserves, two world heritage sites, eclectic and iconic properties and an incredible expanse of unspoilt coastline. I want someone who feels the spirit of these places to their very core and translates this into the most effective planning, project management and resourcing we've ever seen."